Saturated with black cherry, black currant, wild herb, tar and iron flavors, this red is also vibrant and solidly built.
So dense and youthful, it resonates on the long finish, showing excellent potential. Best from 2024 through 2042.
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Founded in 1961 by Dino Carletti, the Poliziano estate is a perfect example of how a relentless quest for perfection has achieved remarkable results. Starting with only 54 acres in the commune of Montepulciano, the estate has now grown to over 640 acres under the direction of Dino’s son, Federico Carletti. While Carletti’s children—Francesco and Maria Stella—who represent the next generation are diligently studying to assume roles in the business, Carletti avidly keeps an eye on the future of their winery. He is an agronomist, but he prefers to think of himself as a farmer because he is convinced that great wines originate in the vineyard. In addition to his superior knowledge of the vineyards, his enthusiasm for his land and creating a superior product are infectious.
Carletti’s work at Poliziano estate has always been focused on achieving perfection with as little intervention as possible. While this sounds counterintuitive—it has worked. Over the years, he has eliminated less favorably positioned sites and replanted where the soil and climate were optimal. The selection of clones—many from the estate’s own original plant material—the planting layouts, rootstock choices, pruning methods and training systems are all meticulously chosen. Dense plantings, but only up to a maximum of 2,000 plants per acre, are harvested parcel by parcel in every vintage at Poliziano. This is to pay respect to the different terroirs that exist in Montepulciano. Today, Poliziano produces more than 83,000 cases from about 400 organically farmed acres in Montepulciano, nearby Cortona and coastal Tuscany's Maremma region. Most of it is Sangiovese. Solar panels power more than 20% of the winery.
In the winery, the same attention to detail is in place, with multiple selections and the use of an optical sorter which allows for small-batch vinifications. However, for the top-end cuvees, Carletti prefers to rely on the human hand to sort. Wood regimes are chosen with an eye to preserving the fruit in the wine, not overpowering it. Multiple container sizes and varieties of oak complement each parcel that ages in the gravity-fed winery.
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LOCATIONWINERY: Montepulciano, Tuscany VINEYARD: Montepulciano, Tuscany; Cortona, Tuscany VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS REGION DETAILS |
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JUNE 2021
Poliziano "Le Caggiole" Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2016
![]() Saturated with black cherry, black currant, wild herb, tar and iron flavors, this red is also vibrant and solidly built. 92
DECEMBER 2021
Poliziano "Le Caggiole" Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2017
![]() The 2017 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano La Caggiole mixes elegance and intensity, with violet-tinged raspberry preserve and cloves offset by a hint of wet stone. This saturates the palate with a primary concentration of red and black fruits, as zesty acids work to maintain freshness, and saline-mineral tones keep the mouth watering for more. This echoes with salty minerals and residual acids, as the cheeks pucker with youthful tension. 91
DECEMBER 2020
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2017
![]() The 2017 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano offers ripe cherry and blackberry fruit with a long and fleshed out mouthfeel. Poliziano is a detailed-minded estate that is one of the founding fathers of modern Vino Nobile. This forward-looking producer has produced a versatile wine from a hot vintage to pair with pasta or easy meat dishes. 93
DECEMBER 2021
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Asinone DOCG 1995
![]() The depth of color alone of the 1995 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna Asinone is something to behold, opening to a display of dusty dried cherries, roses and flowery undergrowth. The textures are silky-smooth and completely resolved between wood, tannins, acid and fruit, remaining juicy and vibrant yet also salty. Other than its mature harmony, little else can give away the 1995’s age, tapering off to hints of black tea and sour citrus that keeps the mouth watering throughout. What a beautiful testament to the ageability of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. 92
DECEMBER 2020
Poliziano “In Violas” Merlot Cortona DOC 2016
![]() he Poliziano 2016 Cortona Merlot in Violas pours from the bottle with a dark and thickly concentrated appearance. The wine opens to rich fruit, plum, blackberry, rosemary essence and a touch of dried mint. The tannins show some fine texture or graininess on the close, but the richness of the mouthfeel washes smoothly over any rough edges. This wine has the depth and width to pair with a succulent steak in cream and pepper sauce. 95
JULY 2021
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Asinone DOCG 2018
![]() Dark-cherry aromas with nutmeg and flowers follow through to a full body with firm, linear tannins that are polished and beautiful at the end. Succulent and attractive now, but will age nicely. Drink or hold.94
FEBRUARY 2021
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Asinone DOCG 2017
![]() Aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, menthol and French oak form the alluring nose. On the firm, full-bodied palate, tightly knit, close-grained tannins accompany ripe Marasca cherry, orange zest, roasted coffee bean and star anise. It's densely structured but also has a weightless vibrancy. Drink 2023–2029. 94
APRIL 2021
Poliziano “Le Stanze del Poliziano” Toscana IGT 2017
![]() The 2017 Le Stanze del Poliziano (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) is absolutely gorgeous. Black cherry, plum, coffee, dried herbs, spice and new leather all build in the glass. The 2017 balances the character of the French varieties with a distinctly Tuscan acid and structural profile, a combination that works so well. The result is an utterly beguiling, delicious red that can be enjoyed now and over the next decade. |